Climbing ropes are life-saving tools that need replacing every few years. But that doesn't mean you need to throw them out: ...

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As much as we would like our climbing ropes to last forever, they do have an 'expiration date.' According to experts at REI, the general guidelines for rope retirement include: After a fall with ...

Whether you are an avid climber or new to the rock-climbing scene, this popular activity necessitates some pretty important equipment purchases. From climbing walls in city gyms to the challenge of a ...